The European Council in December 2017 highlighted the European Year of Cultural Heritage as a pivotal opportunity to increase awareness of the social and economic importance of culture and heritage. The European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage, announced in the new European Agenda for Culture, responds to the invitation of European Leaders and cultural stakeholders. It builds on the results of the European Year of Cultural Heritage and ensures its legacy by developing further concrete actions. The Framework for Action promotes and puts into practice an integrated and participatory approach to cultural heritage, and contributes to the mainstreaming of cultural heritage across EU policies. The European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, the Committee of the Regions and the Economic and Social Committee support this approach.
Source: European framework for action on cultural heritage. 2019. Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (European Commission).